Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://house-sitting.lowcountrybusiness.net (hereafter referred to as “House Sitting,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection in adherence to various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) in Brazil
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Sales and Personal Information Protection Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  • Our official website at https://house-sitting.lowcountrybusiness.net
  • Any applications or mobile apps developed by House Sitting
  • Online services and products offered through our platform
  • Interactions with users on linked third-party platforms (note that these platforms have their own privacy policies)

Processing Activities

This policy governs your personal data when:

  • You create an account and use our applications or services.
  • You visit our website, whether as a registered user or guest.
  • We communicate with you via email, phone, or text messages/SMS for marketing or service-related purposes.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data to enhance your experience and provide tailored services:

  • Account Information: Details required to set up and maintain your user account, including usernames and passwords.
  • Payment Information: Data needed for secure online transactions, such as credit card numbers and billing addresses (processed through secure third-party payment gateways).
  • Financial Information: This may include bank account details or investment portfolio information, used for financial services or transactions.
  • Purchase Information: Records of products or services purchased from our platform, including order history and transaction details.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers (UDIDs) or mobile phone numbers for push notifications and device-specific tracking.
  • Location Data: Geographic data that helps us provide location-based services and personalize content.
  • Feedback and Reviews: User-generated comments, ratings, and reviews to improve our products and services.
  • Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when users choose to log in through these sites for seamless integration.
  • Product Information: Details about the products you view or purchase on our site, such as preferences and browsing history.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, account settings, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party data providers who assist in verifying and enriching user profiles.

Cookies

To enhance your experience and gather analytics, we use cookies, which are small text files stored on your browser:

  • Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functions of our website, like secure login and account management.
  • Preference: Cookies store user preferences to remember settings for future visits.
  • Analytics: We use them to analyze traffic patterns and improve our services.

Users can manage non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, offering control over tracking and personalization.

Retention and Deletion

Personal data is retained by House Sitting as necessary for the following purposes:

  • Providing Services: To deliver the services you’ve requested, including account management and order fulfillment.
  • Compliance with Laws: We store data to meet legal obligations and comply with privacy regulations.
  • Improving Our Platform: Analyzing user behavior to enhance our website and applications.

Once the data is no longer required for these purposes, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable laws.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption: Data transmission and storage are encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access sensitive data, and access is regularly reviewed.
  • Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security audits and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  • Training: Our staff receives training on data protection best practices.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding personal data, including the right to:

  • Access, rectify, or erase your data held by House Sitting.
  • Request restrictions on data processing.
  • Obtain a portable copy of your data in a commonly used format.
  • Object to or opt out of certain data uses.
  • Seek non-discriminatory treatment when exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Privacy Team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

House Sitting reserves the right to update this policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for any modifications.

Contact Information

For inquiries, data-related questions, or requests to unsubscribe from marketing communications, please reach out to us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: House Sitting Privacy Team, [Street Address], [City, State, Zip Code]